Latin name:
Orthilia secunda
(L.) House Syn.: Pyrola secunda L.
Botanical family:
Pyrolaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
one-sided wintergreen (Eng.)
pyrole unilatérale (Fr.)
sasdzaghé (Chipewyan)
Uses:
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Leaves :
Mashed with lard and put on a cut to stop bleeding and help healing. Chewed to relieve toothache [Chipewyan 92].